HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Select Assets from the Estate of Quincy Jones
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2026 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Investment firm, HarbourView Equity Partners has announced the acquisition of select music and non-music assets from the Estate of Quincy Jones.
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The transaction includes Jones’ recorded music and publishing assets, as well as ancillary rights, including his participation in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. HarbourView will work in partnership with the Quincy Jones Estate on future initiatives tied to Jones’ name, image, and likeness. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Our father was endlessly curious and always ahead of his time. Long before anyone talked about ‘multi-platform,’ he was already building bridges and connecting the dots across music, film, television, publishing, technology and culture, creating iconic juggernauts like Thriller, The Color Purple, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Vibe. These projects didn’t just succeed; they became the gold standard. What made him extraordinary was his ability to see around corners and bring together the right people, ideas, and sounds to create timeless work again and again. As his children, our responsibility is to protect not only the catalog, but the spirit and love behind it. HarbourView understands that legacy and has the vision and expertise to help ensure that future generations can feel the full scope of his everlasting impact,” said Rashida Jones on behalf of the Quincy Jones family.
“Our father didn’t just create hits, he built platforms that shaped culture across music, film, media, and technology. He believed innovation was a creative tool and embraced it early, from serving on the board of MIT to pushing the boundaries of what storytelling could be. He had a deep passion for empowering future generations of creatives, and saw technology/innovation as a conduit if used ethically. HarbourView was the clear partner for our family: Sherrese Clarke’s vision, cultural pride, and mission alignment give us great confidence that our father’s legacy will be thoughtfully protected and carried forward,” said Quincy Jones III.
“Quincy Jones was not just a once-in-a-generation talent, he was a once-in-a-century architect of culture. Our partnership with the Estate is rooted in deep respect for Quincy’s creative vision and a long-term commitment to safeguarding his work, his likeness, and his influence for generations to come,” said Sherrese Clarke, CEO of HarbourView Equity Partners.
Jones’ career spanned more than six decades and included roles as a composer, producer, arranger, conductor, instrumentalist, record executive, and entrepreneur. He produced Michael Jackson’s albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, as well as the charity single “We Are the World.” His work extended into film and television, including co-producing The Color Purple. Jones received 28 Grammy Awards and 80 nominations, along with an Emmy Award, seven Academy Award nominations, and numerous honors including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the National Medal of Arts.
HarbourView stated that the acquisition aligns with its strategy of investing in culturally significant assets while partnering with artists and estates to support long-term stewardship. Since launching in 2021, the firm reports approximately $2.67 billion in regulatory assets under management and ownership interests in more than 70 music catalogs.
For more information, visit www.harbourviewequity.com.
Source: HarbourView Equity Partners
Documentary on Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds Begins Production With Backing From HarbourView Equity Partners
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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Entertainment investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has announced that a new documentary on multi-GRAMMY-winning artist Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds is now in production. The film is directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel and produced by Kenya Barris.
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The film will follow Edmonds as he reflects on his career, discusses his songwriting and producing process, and revisits his collaborations with artists including Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, Beyoncé, Madonna and SZA, according to the company.
Edmonds has won 13 GRAMMY® Awards and received 83 nominations. His work has contributed to more than 800 million records sold and over a billion records streamed. In addition to his solo career, Edmonds and Antonio “L.A.” Reid founded LaFace Records in 1989, a label known for launching the careers of Toni Braxton, Outkast, Usher, TLC, P!nk, Ciara, Goodie Mob, T.I. and Donnell Jones.
The documentary will include interviews with Edmonds, access to his personal archive and behind-the-scenes footage of his upcoming shows in Las Vegas.
“I’ve often wondered how an unassuming kid from Indianapolis got to where he is today, working with artists and achieving dreams I could’ve never imagined when I first started. This documentary is giving me a chance to go down memory lane with a fine-tooth comb, reexamining the highs and lows of my life and career. I’m discovering where all the songs really came from – and perhaps just as important, the how and why,” said Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
“Babyface and his music has always been part of the soundtrack of my life. His imprint on the music world is massive and I feel really honored to be even a small part in sharing his story through directing this film,” said director Chris Moukarbel.
“At HarbourView, we’re passionate about investing in stories and creators who’ve shaped culture in lasting ways. Babyface’s influence on music and artistry is immeasurable – his songs have defined generations. We’re proud to support this project celebrating his genius, legacy, and the emotional honesty behind his work,” said Sherrese Clarke, Founder & CEO, HarbourView Equity Partners.
“Babyface is one of one – a culture-defining hitmaker whose impact cannot be denied or overstated. We’re honored to be a part of telling his story and grateful that we’re teaming with Harbourview, a company that understands the importance of investing in culture and storytelling like this, to do so. I hope this project not only spotlights Babyface's remarkable career but also gives people a glimpse into the man behind the musical genius, who just might be one of the funniest motherf---ers I’ve ever met,” said producer Kenya Barris.
HarbourView Equity Partners is financing and producing the film. UTA Independent Film Group is representing the sale.
For more information, visit www.harbourviewequity.com.
Source: HarbourView Equity Partners